While the Bible does not directly speak of manipulation being as the sin of witchcraft, witchcraft uses manipulation in curses and various fear tactics to control the minds, thoughts, actions, and hearts of others for the benefit of self/selves. The Bible does speak of witchcraft as a sin to avoid. An opposite action from manipulation or witchcraft would be love, and the Bible says that love does no harm.
Today, and every day I pray for my beloved America and her true citizens. I pray for the freedom of mind and thought to do what is right without manipulation from others who are seeking to control for evil gain from evil influences. It has come to light that mainstream media and social media has been, and are using, their electronics and wealth to subliminally control the minds and choices of Americans, at the least for purchasing certain products and services, and at the worse, to vote for the liberal agenda and candidates leading toward Socialism and Communism. This is manipulation, and yes it is a form and type of witchcraft!
Father, in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, the Name above every name, and by the power of His blood and resurrection, I stand against the spirits of witchcraft, control, this Jezebel, and the spirits of murder, and the evil one himself, who hover over this land of the free. I pray that we all shall be free indeed! Our Father in heaven, You Who are the Almighty God, deliver us (Americans)from the evil one, his influence, his demons, and those of the flesh whom he uses, to keep us from the truth, and to block our ability to make right and clear choices, In Jesus I pray and stand firm, Amen!